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An axle-and-hub assembly for a trailer which includes an axle with opposing ends, first and second connecting devices respectively positioned at the opposing ends of the axle, and first and second hub arrangements which are removably secured to the first and second connecting devices.

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1. An axle-and-hub assembly for a trailer, the axle-and-hub assembly including: an axle having opposing ends;a first connecting flange and a second connecting flange positioned at the opposing ends of the axle, respectively;a first hub arrangement having a first plate that is directly and removably

1. An axle-and-hub assembly for a trailer, the axle-and-hub assembly including: an axle having opposing ends;a first connecting flange and a second connecting flange positioned at the opposing ends of the axle, respectively;a first hub arrangement having a first plate that is directly and removably secured to the first connecting flange;a second hub arrangement having a second plate that is directly and removably secured to the second connecting flange; anda shock absorbing arrangement between the first and second hub arrangements,wherein the first plate and the first connecting flange are formed with respective recesses which are in register with each other and which allow for the passage of a first rod which is connected to the first hub arrangement and the shock absorbing arrangement, andwherein the second plate and the second connecting flange are formed with respective recesses which are in register with each other and which allow for the passage of a second rod which is connected to the second hub arrangement and the shock absorbing arrangement. 2. An axle-and-hub assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first connecting flange is welded, and interference fitted, to the respective end of the axle, and wherein the second connecting flange is welded, and interference fitted, to the respective end of the axle. 3. An axle-and-hub assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first plate and the first flange include complementary interengaging formations, and the second plate and the second flange include complementary interengaging formations. 4. An axle-and-hub assembly according to claim 2, wherein the first plate and the first flange include complementary interengaging formations. 5. An axle-and-hub assembly according to claim 4, wherein the second plate and the second flange include complementary interengaging formations. 6. An axle-and-hub assembly according to claim 3, wherein the first flange includes an axially extending boss and the first plate includes an axially extending recess which is complementary in shape and size to the axially extending boss of the first flange. 7. An axle-and-hub assembly according to claim 6, wherein the second flange includes an axially extending boss and the second plate includes an axially extending recess which is complementary in shape and size to the axially extending boss of the second flange.